Setup my Linksys extender, but no Internet?

We hope that you have completed your Linksys extender setup process. To start using the internet, you need to connect your device to the extended network. But what is that? You are connected to your Wi-Fi but there is no internet access on your devices. This happens many times with the users. This problem may arise due to several reasons. Perhaps the settings of your software system and the router are inflicting this downside. However, the cause may not be evident always. Don’t worry! This post is only to help the users facing internet problems even after they have completed the Linksys wifi extender setup.

Here are some tried strategies that may help you resolve the issue of no internet in your Linksys extender. Let us look at the tips one by one.

Initial Fix:

First of all, you have to locate whether the problem is with your laptop/computer or with your Linksys router login. For this, connect a Smartphone to Wi-Fi and check whether it is working or not. If it is working well, that means the problem is with your device and the Wi-Fi adapter. On the other hand, if you notice the same issue in your Smartphone also, then the problem is with your electronic equipment, Wireless router or the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

As soon as you locate the root cause, follow the below-mentioned troubleshooting tips to resolve the “Wi-Fi connected but no internet” issue:

1. Restart your devices-

   Simply; an easy restart may resolve most of your issues related to connectivity on your Linksys range extender. If your modem and the router are separate, then restart each of them. To make the restart process work, follow the steps below:

2. Unplug both the router and the modem and switch them off.
3. Leave both the devices in a condition as they are.

• Now, power on the modem and your router.

1. Wait for a few seconds to restart.
2. Now you can restart your laptop also.

After the restart process finishes, try connecting your devices to the Wi-Fi again and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.

2. Check the LEDs on the modem-

   The LED lights are the indicators of the condition of your router. There may be a problem with your internet association instead of the router. To verify this, make sure that the LEDs located on your router are working well. If you notice the lights are unsteady, immediately call your Internet Service Provider and get the problem solved.

3. Use Built-in troubleshooter-

   In the initial fix, if your alternative devices were connected to the internet, then the difficulty is in your extender, computer, or Wi-Fi adopter. In the case of the Linksys extender, make sure that you have correctly completed the Linksys wifi extender setup procedure through the default Linksys extender login web page or http://extender.linksys.com. If the problem lies in your computer, troubleshoot it with the in-built troubleshooter as follows:

4. Right-click on the network icon and choose the “troubleshooting problems” option.
5. Your device will mechanically diagnose the problem and try to fix it.

• If your laptop is unable to fix the issue, it will tell you what the problem is.

1. Now you can get help from the online technical experts for the issue.

4. Reset your Linksys range extender-

   If you are still facing the same issue, reset your Linksys wifi extender as the last resort left. If you are done with your Linksys extender setup, follow the below-mentioned steps to reset your Linksys extender:

5. There is a reset button located on the bottom or back of your router. Press the “Reset” button for a few seconds.
6. Let the LED lights located on your Linksys extender come into view.

• After that, the extender will restart itself. You have to wait for a few seconds to get the process completed.

You will be able to use the web-based button via the Linksys extender login page to change the default login details of your extender. Keep in mind that resetting will change all your settings to default factory settings. Always create a backup of your Linksys wifi extender configuration.

That’s all for fixing the “Linksys extender setup but no internet” issue. Inform us whether any of the above techniques worked for you or not.

Most of the users will be able to resolve their issues using any of the above troubleshooting tips. But, in case you are still facing the same issue, contact your Internet Service Provider and get technical help. Good Luck!